historical sihouette: bustles and false rumps

In this video, we take a closer look at historical shapes, specifically the large derriere and how it was achieved in different eras of history. The main focus is on the 2 time periods with the most padding and bustling, the 1780s and the 1870s and 80s. Sources: Shaping feminity by Sarah A. Bendall the met patterns of fashion 1,5 and 6 la mode illustree (19th century fashion magazine) Godey's Magazine Frank Leslie's Ladies' Magazine Good Housekeeping bustle fashions1885-1887 by Frances Grimble fashions of the gilded age 1 and 2 by Frances Grimble